Mission
1. Worship — “Break the soil” to seek God’s presence (Hosea 10:12)
We prioritize life-giving church services and regular prayer meetings.
2. Discipleship — “Build our lives” on Jesus (Matthew 7:24-25)
Everyone can
- Grow in a small group, where others know their name
- Serve on a volunteer team, in a practical way
3. Mission — “Make level paths” for God’s work (Luke 3:4-6)
We join together for regular community events and group service opportunities.
This demonstrates to people what God is like and helps them put their faith in Jesus.
Values
1. Worship and Presence
- We value worshiping God and the power of His presence.
- We make time for worship and prayer.
- This honours Him and changes us.
2. Built on Jesus
- Christ is our firm foundation and we rest on His word in the Bible.
- Jesus builds our lives on level ground.
- This is for every age and every stage.
3. Family of God
- We value the family of God.
- He established the family and sets the lonely in families.
- We mature by being part of His family.
4. Work + Rest
- We sit and serve; work and sabbath.
- God builds the church and our lives through hard work and real rest.
- We build a rhythm of both serving God and receiving from His hand.
5. Generosity
- We give our time, abilities and finances.
- The tithe is a floor, not the ceiling.
- Our church budget demonstrates this.
6. Legacy
We live on purpose to leave this legacy:
Place
- A large church, with appropriate building, to serve Stoney Creek.
People
- New believers coming to Jesus.
- Disciples growing and on mission.
- Forming leaders in each generation.
Planting
- Churches multiplied here and globally.
Timeline
December 2023
Meredith Broughton hears God speak the name “Level Church” and Hebrews 12:13 to her while in a worship service.
January-April 2024
Jarod and Meredith feel the call to move back to Southern Ontario and begin to tentatively explore if planting is the next right step.
August 2024
Meredith takes an interim pastor role for 6-8 months. They prepare to move back afterwards to Southern Ontario and possibly Stoney Creek.
October 2024
Meredith and Jarod visit Stoney Creek.
Initial church planting proposal is submitted to the Western Ontario District; dialogue continues.
February 2025
Church planting proposal receives final approval by the PAOC Western Ontario District.
March 2025
Meredith and Jarod move back to Stoney Creek.
Level.church website launch.
Prayer, recruiting, and fundraising support begins.
April-August 2025
Announcement of Level Church being planted.
Interest meetings and building a Launch Team begin.
Worship & Prayer Nights begin.
Community events and service begin.
September 2025
Potential launch date for Level Church — if the needed “100, 70, 50, 20 and 12” are in place.